Service Care Solutions is working with Stockport Council to recruit an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its award-winning Legal Services team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment law professional to join a supportive and collaborative local authority legal team, providing high-quality legal and strategic advice across a broad range of employment matters.
Job Title: Employment Lawyer Salary: MB3 £51,356 – £58,165 per annum, plus additional benefits and pay award pending Contract: Permanent Location: Manchester/Hybrid
You will work as part of a friendly and collaborative team of ten colleagues, within a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged and valued. The successful Employment Lawyer will be confident managing their own caseload and will act as a key point of contact for employment-related legal advice across the Council. The role will involve working closely with senior leaders and colleagues at all levels, providing expert legal and strategic advice across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Key Responsibilities as an Employment Lawyer:
- Provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters.
- Manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.
- Advise senior leaders, managers and colleagues on employment-related issues.
- Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Undertake advocacy where required.
- Act as a trusted source of employment law expertise within the organisation.
About you as an Employment Lawyer:
- At least 5 years' PQE in employment law.
- A current practising certificate qualifying you to practise in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with litigation rights.
- Strong technical knowledge of employment law.
- Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Strong advocacy and communication skills.
Employment Lawyer in Stockport employer: Service Care
Service Care Solutions is an excellent employer for Multi Traders, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on responsive repairs in the community of Rugby, employees benefit from a company van, optional on-call payments, and comprehensive in-house training, ensuring they have the tools and skills needed to excel in their roles. Join a team that values professionalism and respect while providing meaningful service to local residents.
